Dallas Downtown Historic District in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Dealey Plaza

Birthplace of Dallas

Photographed by Kevin W., June 8, 2011

1. Dealey Plaza Marker

Inscription. Within this small park was built the first home, which also served as the first courthouse and post office, the first store and the first fraternal lodge.

Dedicated to the pioneers of civic progress by order of the Park Board.

Erected 1940 by City of Dallas Park Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 32° 46.737′ N, 96° 48.486′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in the Dallas Downtown Historic District. It is at the intersection of Houston Street (State Highway 354) and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas TX 75202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kennedy Assassination Route (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Dealey Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Shot (within shouting distance of this marker); Dallas County Criminal Courts Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Dealey Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); John Neely Bryan / Margaret Beeman Bryan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grassy Knoll (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 8, 2011

2. Dealey Plaza Marker

Photographed by Kevin W., June 8, 2011

3. Dealey Plaza Marker

Dealey Plaza dedication plaque image. Click for full size.

September 30, 2007

4. Dealey Plaza dedication plaque

Work Projects Administration 1938 - 1940 image. Click for full size.

5. Work Projects Administration 1938 - 1940

Dealey Plaza image. Click for full size.

May 17, 2007

6. Dealey Plaza

John Neely Bryan Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 8, 2011

7. John Neely Bryan Cabin

The John Neely Bryan Cabin, mentioned on this marker, is located one block east of the marker.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 9, 2024

8. Dealey Plaza Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 9, 2024

9. Dealey Plaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,506 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 11, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 7. submitted on June 10, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 8, 9. submitted on July 6, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.